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Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer
Job Description
We are hiring for a new opportunity as a Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence within manufacturing and supply chain operations. You'll lead projects, optimize processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement to ensure smooth operations and enhance customer satisfaction. In addition, you will be leading the project to integrate the EIO program into the facility.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional projects focused on improving material flow, inventory control, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with a dynamic team to create innovative solutions and make a real impact from day one.
- Design and coordinate tools and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
- Manage cost-control projects such as consumable CNC tooling, raw materials usage in product manufacture, and variable costs including labor and overhead costs.
- Analyze data to identify trends and implement data-driven solutions that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and drive measurable results.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives and drive waste reductions utilizing Lean principles such as Autonomation, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, and more.
- Support the management of New Product Integration with respect to manufacturability, process control, and equipment capability.
- Oversee responsibilities and manage/mentor engineering technicians.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of 5 plus years’ experience in manufacturing environments in areas such as Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, or Process Improvement.
- Hands-on experience in CNC metals manufacturing preferred.
- Ability to coach, teach, and lead leaders to develop continuous improvement strategies.
- Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with CAD, especially Solidworks, is helpful.
Work Environment
The facility has recently expanded from 25,000 to 50,000 square feet, providing ample space for innovative work. You will be working with a small team consisting of 2 Design Engineers and 2 Manufacturing Engineers. This environment offers room for growth into leadership roles, supported by an aggressive 5-year expansion plan that will see new processes added to the facility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Macedon, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $52.88/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Macedon,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $48 - $53